Sandy Sandler, pet owner, founder of non-profit www.C4K555.org and creator of the best selling Bowdabra, knows that a pet can be a prominent family member. She takes Nouvelle, her husky, on vacation whenever possible, and, out of guilt, hire a sitter when she can’t.

Pets can get expensive, even out of control when you start considering food, treats, vet bills, and so many other costs, like toys, beds and so on!

“Here’s your chance to show off your crafty or culinary skills and make something cool and unique. Make a collar, make a rattle shaker, or even a quick, healthy, tasty treat,” Sandler says. “Create anything that grabs the attention of your furry or feathered friend, a toy, or even a quick, healthy, tasty treat.”

It doesn’t have to take long and it doesn’t have to be expensive. Just try to spend less than $5.00 dollars when making your submission. In fact, Sandler suggests usin the items around your house or garage. Use old T-shirts, socks, shoes…whatever you can get your hands on, grab it, and innovate! Don’t stop your creative juices there.

Showcase your craftiness in this month’s “Crafts and Treats Kids can Make for their Pets” contest through June 25th, 2010. “Team up with your brothers, sisters, friends or classmates to develop something special for your furry friends,” Sandler adds. “Whether a cat, dog or bird, it doesn’t matter. A pet is a pet and that qualifies you to enter the contest. You can even make crafts and treats for pets at your local animal shelter.”

Details to enter the “Crafts and Treats Kids can Make for their Pets” contest follow:

1. Submit a photo of the craft and instructions on how you made the craft using the entrant form provided. The photo must be a file under 1MB, and we recommend including your name in the file name.
2. Don’t forget to tell how much the materials cost, if anything. Remember, the craft should not cost more than $5.00 dollars and should be easy for children to make.
3. Upload a 2-minute video to YouTube.com showing how your craft is assembled along with a step-by-step instruction. Title your video “C4k555.org Crafts for Pets Contest (Your Name Here)” If you are unable to submit a video, then submit detailed instructions along with pictures for each stage of assembly. (Size of the photo image must be under 1 MB) Please use your name as the photo title (i.e. janedoe.jpg) and use our contest form .
4. All entries must be submitted before June 25th and the winner will be announced on July 10th. Increase your chances, make lots of crafts and treats for your pet, and enter as many times as you like.
5. Visit the upload page by going to http://www.fsrventures.presskit247.com/linktrack.asp?i=129115&a=4341376&c=360515

All contest entries will become the sole property of Crafter’s 4 Kids and may be used for, but not limited to, PR communications, marketing, and crafting workshops. By entering into the contest you are consenting to the terms outlined in the contest rules.

Spread the word! Encourage your friends and family to visit your video and submit their own videos. The top three (3) most viewed videos will be nominated as finalists. Sandy Sandler will select the winner from the top three (3) finalists based on the contest criteria.

If your video is selected as the winner, then you guessed it, you will receive a $100.00 gift certificate to Amazon.com and your craft will be featured on ABC TV with Sandy Sandler, one of favecrafts.com featured designers and the creator of the best selling Bowdabra bow maker. This great opportunity will showcase to the world your creative idea and the inspiration behind the craft.

Are you a busy mom in need of not just a makeover–but a full-fledged reinvention? Or perhaps you’d like to nominate a well-deserving mom (a sister, friend, neighbor or colleague), mainly because you often wonder what she would look like in something other than sweats, or pieces that can only be described as “stretchy.” Maybe you or your candidate is re-entering the workforce, finishing a long-awaited goal or milestone, or has finally found the time for that long-awaited date night. Whatever the reason, you/she has the opportunity for a head-to-toe overhaul.

That “inner fashionista” may be lost to the demands of work and family, but she can be found. We’d like to offer the winner the opportunity to reinvent herself with a versatile, glam look that any Hybrid Mom would covet: the kind that works as effortlessly at 5 p.m. soccer practice as it does at the 3 p.m. staff meeting–valued up to $1000. In addition to a complete outfit by White House | Black Market, a $100 gift certificate to SOMA intimates and jewelry to perfect the look by Lia Sophia, the winner will receive a basket of great goodies to complete the new you package!

How to Win

Visit http://www.hybridmom.com/mothers-day-contest and fill out the form explaining why you or your candidate needs a reinvention (stat!) and how it will change your/her attitude, outlook and life!

Additional Way to Win

The first 50 people to complete an entry in the Glam Mother’s Day Makeover contest, will also be automatically entered for a chance to win a Danielle Stevens “Strength & Empowerment” Bracelet!

Oceana’s second annual Ocean Hero contest is under way. The contest was so popular in its inaugural year, it’s been brought back to highlight and honor individuals who have gone above and beyond to help the ocean.

Some quick facts about this year’s program:

* Nominations can be made at Oceana.org/heroes
* Nominees of all age are welcome and a Junior category has been added those under 18 years of age.
* Finalists selected by Oceana will be voted upon by the public (Starting in late April)
* Winners will be announced in conjunction with Oceana’s celebration of World Oceans Day on June 8.
* All finalists will receive a Nautica gift certificate and their stories will be featured on Oceana’s website.
* Winners will receive a $500 gift card from Nautica and a trip to Los Angeles the “Oceana World Oceans Day with Nautica and GQ” event on June 8.